Panhandler Dosley Tricked for a Dollar by New London Con
A well-dressed panhandler named Dosley used a New London connection to finagle a dollar from a New York victim after claiming Perth Amboy ties. The ruse collapsed when the victim recognized him and later exposed the con, forcing Dosley to return funds and leave.
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Perth Amboy
New York
Park Row
Panhandlers’ Range
Chambers Street
New Jersey
Jersey City
Deeley
Jersey
New London
Doeley
Dosley
Federal Express
Dooley
Finds Tooth of Large Prehistoric Fish in Torrance Lime Pits
A tooth from a prehistoric fish nearly as large as an ocean liner was unearthed in Torrance lime pits near Los Angeles. The fossil piece weighs about two pounds, measures five inches long and four inches across the base, with about one third missing. Daily, fossils of prehistoric animals are being recovered from the pits.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Torrance
Proper Sitting And Daily Habits Warned By Tit Bits Writer
A London Tit-Bits piece warns on wrong vs right sitting, stairs, eating, drinking water, teeth cleaning, and standing posture. It cites a doctor noting daily wrong habits could shorten life by years. The piece also recounts a Morning Post tale of a man drifting asleep on a mine washed ashore, who woke and slid to safety two hours later.
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Yietlm
Park Row
Broadway
New London
Gab
New York
Perth Amboy
Ordinetry Panhandlers
Deeley
Doeley
Buck
Social Register
London
Durham
London Morning Post
Admiralty
Coast Guard
Artificial Precious Stones and Their Production
Artificially produced stones now exist for rubies and sapphires, with natural minerals improved through artificial methods. An active industry colors agate and experiments aim to color other stones. At Reno, uranium? No, radium is used to influence tint. A colorless Colorado topaz gained a yellow shade, though not permanent, with ongoing experiments for light-proof colors.
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Reno
United States Bureau of Mines
Colorado
More Than Their Share May Day Clean Up in Village
On May 25 a village held an annual clean up day. Women cleaned an alley near a stone wall when an ash pile with cans prompted a remark about Mr J's rubbish. A whistle sounded from below the wall and Mr J appeared with a rake over his shoulder uttering a single growl.
Hides Vary In Quality Across Regions
Hides differ widely in quality and desirability for leather making. Some tanners use only akine from India for goatskins while others tan skins from Africa or South America. Buyers recognize the origin and will not accept leather from another source.
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India
Africa
South America
Farmer's wife nearly starved by indigestion illness
Mrs Amy Peterson of Lakeville Massachusetts describes severe indigestion with cramps gas and weight loss. She credits Tanlac with restoring her health appetite and weight from 103 to 122 pounds and praises the medicine as the best in the world.
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Amy Peterson
Lakeville
Mass
New Bedford
Taniae
Tanlac
Dancing eggs from oak leaves stun Shasta County readers
In Shasta County California a new insect novelty causes eggs to cling to leaf undersides then drop to the ground and dance. They crackle like electric sparks when held to the ear and can spring into the air up to sixteen inches high. Reports note exhibitions in several towns and compare them with the sulphur bug.
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Shasta County
California
London
Cuticura Regimen Promises Clear Skin and Soft Hands
Cuticura instructions urge rubbing scalp spots with Cuticura Ointment to soothe itching and dandruff, followed by the next morning use of Cuticura Soap with hot water. The ad suggests making these preparations daily to achieve clear skin and soft, white hands.
Tombstone on Beer Barrel Sparks Evening Wit
A countryman carves a deacon’s name on a tombstone resting on an empty beer barrel. A friend visits and notes the deceased never drank beer. The sculptor quips that the departed would likely give something for a pint now. This humorous exchange reflects old newspaper humor.
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Worthy
John
Chicago
Smarty Post Onions Speak Louder Than Words
A civic exchange notes humor and wisdom in town discourse as residents reflect on cheerfulness and influence. The judge quips that action matters more than appearances, and timing reveals truth beyond words.
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Smarty Post
Tarker
Judge
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Boston
Deer Island
Congress
Canople
Shipping Board
Brooklyn Bridge
Paterson
Senator Willis
Ely
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
National
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Georgia
Farmer
THE
Land OF Wonders
Lucky
Josh
Harry
Fletcher
Stearns
Boston Transcript
Parker
Ry Ts
Daisy Fly Killer Sa
Iit
Eatonic
Tetris
Kremola Sita, Es Paes
Denver
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